"We stand with Israel — not because of politics, not because of nationality, but because the Word of God commands it and the covenant of God demands it. Our support is Unshakable in conviction, Unflinching in the face of opposition, and Unconditional in its love for the Land and People of Israel."

Romans 9, 10, and 11 form a distinct theological unit within Paul’s letter to the Roman believers — a letter within a letter — in which the Apostle delivers a comprehensive, Spirit-breathed revelation of God’s sovereign plan for the Jewish people, for the Gentiles, and for the ultimate reconciliation of all humanity. “Now if some of the branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive branch, have been grafted in their place to share the rich root of the olive tree, do not boast about being better than the other branches… you do not support the root, but the root supports you.” (Romans 11:17–18)

What does it mean that Israel is the apple of God’s eye? Michael Knighton examines this profound biblical declaration — its Hebrew roots, its theological weight, and what it demands of every believer who takes Scripture seriously. The phrase appears in Deuteronomy 32:10 and Zechariah 2:8, and carries a depth of divine protection and intimacy that most Christians have never fully grasped. To touch Israel is to touch the very pupil of God’s eye — and that changes everything.

Explore our growing library of biblical and historical maps of Israel — from the Garden of Eden and the Exodus route to the tribal allotments, the Kingdoms, the time of Christ, and modern Israel.